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Members of the local community proudly gather in front of the newly installed solar-powered water pump, made possible through the project’s dedication to clean energy and safe water access.

Improving Water Security for Dal Phnom Indigenous Community, Ratanakiri

Dal Phnom is a village in the green hills of Andoung Meas district, Ratanakiri province. It is home to 243 indigenous Jarai peoples, an indigenous community, with 125 women, 86 children under 18…

Theary’s garden, a symbol of sustainable agriculture and the power of women’s leadership in shaping resilient livelihood.

How Theary and Lot Transformed Their Lives in Seda

Further downstream, nestled along the Srepok River, Seda commune, Lumphat district, Kaeng Sann village sits about 60 kilometers from Ratanakiri’s provincial town. Life here hasn’t always been easy,…

A representative from Por Maen Boun Community Forestry presents their newly developed four-year forest management plan—now infused with gender equity principles using the GALS Tool. The plan, shaped during the three-day training, reflects a stronger commitment to inclusive governance and sustainable stewardship. Photo: Botom Mune/Oxfam

Advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Leadership in Forest Conservation

In rural Cambodia, forests are more than ecosystems—they’re vital sources of livelihood, culture, and resilience. But for many years, women’s voices were missing from the decisions that shaped these…

Ms. Sina Bin showing the mustroom she just collected from the forest. Photo: Kongden Phoek/VSG

Harnessing Non-Timber Forest Products for Sustainable Livelihoods

In the remote reaches of Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey province, the Sang Rukhavorn Community-Protected Area is paving a hopeful path toward sustainability, economic resilience, and environmental…

Group tour at latex mattress and pillow showroom, Dong Phu Rubber Technical Joint Stock Company.

Cambodia–Vietnam Learning Exchange on EUDR-Compliant Rubber Production

Oxfam, in collaboration with Forest Trends and the Vietnam Rubber Association, organized a strategic learning exchange in mid-June focused on the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)…

Panel discussion International Domestic Workers' Day

Strengthening Social Protection and Decent Work for Domestic Workers

The Independent Democratic Association of the Informal Economy (IDEA) and Oxfam, on June 15, jointly celebrated the International Domestic Workers Day under the theme of “Social Protection and Decent…

Delegation memebers engage with community at their booth, EU-CAPFISH/FOSTER project closing event

Transforming Communities in Tonle Sap Through Circular Economy

After three and a half years of impactful work, the EU-funded CAPFISH/FOSTER Lot 1 project—Fisher Folks Making Circular Economy Work for the Western Tonle Sap Lake—has officially concluded, marking a…

Kimheng's life experience as LGBTQI+ in Cambodia

Kimheng’s life experiences as LGBTIQ in Cambodia

I am Tol Chhourkimheng, a 30-year-old LGBTIQ+ rights activist with Love is Diversity (LiD). In fourth grade, I understood I was not straight, and I felt exceptionally different than others with…

Social Protection: A Cost Burdens or a Long-Term Investment?

Social Protection: A Cost Burdens or a Long-Term Investment?

Oxfam in Cambodia supported a dynamic group of young people debating the advantages and disadvantages of social protection—the government’s interventions aimed at safeguarding people from risks and…

Oxfam in Cambodia staff shared their message on International Women's Month

International women’s month: Celebrating Women’s Strength and Resilience

Throughout International Women’s Month, Oxfam proudly shared inspiring messages from our dedicated colleagues. These heartfelt reflections highlighted the strength, creativity, and determination of…